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Hi, I'm MD. Fakhrul Islam

System Engineer | DevOps Engineer | Linux System Administrator

Building reliable, automated and secure infrastructure for production-grade applications.

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7+ years
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available for work
01.

about_me

System Engineer with 7+ years of experience in Linux administration, Windows Server, DevOps, database administration, containerization, and enterprise application deployment. Skilled in Docker, Jenkins, GitHub, NGINX, Apache, Microsoft 365 and infrastructure automation. Strong expertise in troubleshooting, system optimization and security hardening to ensure high availability of production environments.

location: Mirpur-1, Dhaka, Bangladesh
email: farhadfci68@gmail.com
phone: +8801823529427

# core_competencies

Linux AdministrationWindows Server AdministrationOdoo ERP DeploymentDockerJenkinsGitHubPostgreSQLMicrosoft SQL ServerMySQLApacheNGINXMicrosoft 365IISNetworkingDNSSSL/TLSDisaster RecoveryInfrastructure Monitoring
02.

tech_stack

Linux (RHEL, Ubuntu)
Windows Server
Docker
Jenkins
GitHub
PostgreSQL
Microsoft SQL Server
MySQL
NGINX
Apache
Odoo ERP
Microsoft 365
IIS
DNS / SSL / TLS
Networking & Security
03.

work_experience

System Engineer

August 2021 → Present

Unisoft Systems Limited

822, Youth Tower, Rokeya Sarani, Dhaka 1216

  • Configure, deploy and administer Linux and Windows Server environments supporting ERP (Odoo), Java, .NET and enterprise applications.
  • Design, implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins with GitHub branching workflows.
  • Build, deploy and manage containerized applications using Docker in production.
  • Install and maintain NGINX/Apache web servers, virtual hosts, DNS, SSL/TLS and reverse proxies.
  • Administer Microsoft 365: users, email security, spam filtering, licensing and policies.
  • Monitor server health, performance, resource utilization and application availability.
  • Manage routers, switches, firewalls, VPNs, VLANs and access control policies.

env: Linux, Windows Server, Docker, Jenkins, GitHub, PostgreSQL, MSSQL, MySQL, NGINX, Apache, Microsoft 365, Odoo, IIS

IT Engineer

July 2018 → July 2021

Sterling Multi-Technologies Ltd

House 31, Road 4, Sector 3, Uttara, Dhaka

  • Led automation projects for Dhaka Medical Hospital and National Institute of Neurosciences & Hospital.
  • Designed and implemented LAN/MAN networks; maintained Windows and Linux servers.
  • Customized Hospital Information Management Software (HIMS) for client needs.
  • Managed network infrastructure and reliable internet/intranet connectivity for multiple branches.
  • Provided hardware/software troubleshooting, upgrades and system relocations.

env: Windows Server, Linux, LAN/MAN, HIMS

Executive IT

February 2017 → June 2018

Code Testing Lab

Ali Bhaban 6th Floor-A, 92 Kazi Nazrul Islam Avenue, Kawran Bazar, Dhaka-1215

  • Maintained website and updated work schedules.
  • Configured and maintained router, LAN, WAN and virtualization systems.
  • Monitored system and network traffic, virus threats and network equipment.
  • Maintained CCTV and online surveillance system.
  • Customer handling and link status ensuring.

env: Routers, LAN/WAN, Virtualization, CCTV

04.

projects

.NET Application Deployment

Deployed and maintained production .NET applications on Windows Server with IIS, MSSQL backend, application pool management, SSL configuration, reverse proxy and performance monitoring

IISWindows ServerMSSQL.NET

Java Spring Boot Application Deployment

Designed and maintained production deployment of Java Spring Boot applications, including Loan Origination System (LOS) and Credit Risk Management System (CRMS), for banking projects involving Uttara Bank, City Bank, Midland Bank, and Prime Bank. Managed NGINX reverse proxy, PostgreSQL/MySQL databases, systemd service management, SSL configuration, application monitoring, and automated backup solutions

DockerJavaPostgreSQLMysqlNGINXLinux

Odoo ERP Production Deployment

Designed and maintained containerized Odoo ERP deployment with PostgreSQL backend, NGINX reverse proxy and automated backups for high availability.

DockerOdooPostgreSQLNGINXLinux

CI/CD Pipeline for Java & .NET

Built Jenkins CI/CD pipelines for Spring Boot and .NET apps including GitHub webhooks, Docker image builds and zero-downtime rollouts.

JenkinsGitHubDockerSpring Boot.NET

Hospital Automation (HIMS)

Customized Hospital Information Management Software and deployed LAN/MAN networks for Dhaka Medical Hospital and neuroscience institute.

HIMSNetworkingLinuxWindows Server

Microsoft 365 Tenant Administration

Administered M365 users, groups, licenses, Exchange Online, SharePoint and Teams with identity, access and compliance policies.

Microsoft 365Exchange OnlinePowerShell
05.

blog

2025-01-15

Hardening a Linux Server for Production

Practical steps to lock down a fresh Linux server before it goes live.

#Linux#Security#DevOps
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1. Disable root login over SSH.
2. Enforce key-based authentication only.
3. Enable UFW/iptables with minimal open ports.
4. Keep packages updated and enable unattended-upgrades.
5. Install fail2ban for brute-force protection.
6. Configure audit logging and monitor auth.
2025-02-10

Containerizing Odoo with Docker Compose

A reproducible Odoo + PostgreSQL stack using Docker Compose.

#Docker#Odoo#PostgreSQL
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Define services for db and web, use named volumes for persistence, map ports and add a reverse proxy (NGINX) with SSL. Use healthchecks and restart policies for reliability.
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education_training

# education

B.Sc. in Computer Science & Engineering

Green University of Bangladesh

Diploma in Computer Science & Technology

Feni Computer Institute

Secondary School Certificate (SSC)

Khaiara High School

# training

CCNA — Basic Networking, IP Subnetting, Router Configuration, IP Addressing

OPPTECH, Dhaka

2017 • 3 Month

Industrial Training — Advanced Web Design & Development

Unitech Skill Development Center (USDC), Dhaka

2014 • 4 Month

07.

contact

Let's build something reliable.

Open to DevOps, System Engineering and infrastructure roles.

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